Photographed by Liam Pearce “Harmony, balance, and rhythm. They’re the three things that stay with you your whole life. Without

The scene before me is reminiscent of the old Western song lyrics, “empty saddles in the old corral.” Saddles, tack,

For Heber City Police Chief, Dave Booth, life has always been fueled by an internal drive to serve. When it

Local businesswoman Kristi Gelas had a toddler at home, was pregnant with her second child, and worked a busy corporate

By Amanda Blazzard With the words, “Send the kids’ iPads and chargers home with them today. Just in case.” spoken

A little over one year ago, three students from Wasatch high school assembled after a local talent show to play

What does “Toy Story,” “Robin Hood,” and “The Andy Griffith Show” have in common? Sheriffs. Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby

By Andrew Berthrong Forget what you think you know about mining — of hunched figures hammering away in the dark

Opening the door to his newly-acquired commercial space at 350 S. Main Street on a cold February day in Heber,

Written by Ben Light with contributing editor Julie Moulton You might know Ben Light from throwing down at 200-mile races;

At just 17 years old, Adam Posacki honed Bergspar’s simple fashion and clean look. The burgeoning clothing company’s inspiration stems

In the Heber Valley, “Crossing the T’s” has nothing to do with being meticulous, penmanship or naval warfare. Just as

We hear the stories of running into burning buildings while everyone else runs out, saving people from horrific crash scenes

Christine Chappell has turned an ordinary fiberglass gas station mascot into a corner craze. Heber’s herbivore, aptly named Octane, delights

The Wasatch County Library claims fame to the one and only Miss Sally, the children’s librarian and program director with

Whether you say “Wigg-lish” or “Wiggle-ish,” there’s no denying that Wigglish is a different kind of toy store. It is,

Greg Tayler, MD, a family practice physician at Heber Valley Hospital, is no stranger to endurance sports. As a student

Now in his tenth year of growing, Jamie Johnson is finishing up his second season in Midway and will compete

Livestock branding is an age-old technique that dates back to ancient Egypt and Rome, where brands were used to signify

As the Sons of the San Joaquin’s deep, rich baritones harmonized to “Shenandoah,” BYU’s Philharmonic Orchestra responded, their melodramatic violins

Born and raised in Midway, Richard is one of the many local residents who carries the Bonner surname. Unlike the

If you happen to pass through Midway on a Monday evening, don’t be surprised if you encounter a swarm of

If you’ve tried in the past to find service opportunities in the Heber Valley but were unsuccessful, you’re not alone.

I’m often asked as a law enforcement officer, what was the worst call I have ever handled. I thought I’d take a few moments and tell you about my personal worst.
This happened when I was fairly new on patrol in our area and was out looking to save the world one speeder at a time. Things were slow and I was essentially driving in circles when I heard dispatch send another officer on an animal problem. Apparently there was a pig in a resident’s yard that would not let her enter her house. Naturally, I couldn’t resist checking this out. I was close to the area and knew I’d be there before the other officer. I also thought I’d be nice and handle the call for him.

The morning air is frigid and the sun is barely spilling across the ground as Calvin Giles, Calvin’s friend, my husband and I pull on to Calvin’s plot of land in the North Fields. Calvin’s cattle hear the truck coming and make their way to greet us. It’s an early Saturday morning, and while most Heber Valley residents are still sleeping, Mr. Giles has been up for hours going through his morning routine — the same routine he’s had for nine decades.

At the Heber Food Pantry, it’s about more than just giving away free food. Bryce Hendley, the pantry’s leader, says the pantry is all about the “spirit of community giving and loving.” As the second largest food pantry run by Utah Community Action in the state, that’s a lot of giving and loving.

As you walk into Holiday Lanes, it’s like you’ve stepped back in time. Peach, turquoise, and gold adorn the back wall above the 12 bowling lanes. Faux wood paneling surrounds the sound of falling pins. There are no flashing lights. No big screen televisions. No lounge chairs. Nothing glitzy about it. However most days, you’ll be greeted by Owner Phyllis Christensen.

Derrick Boudwin was 18 when he was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa, which robs people of their eyesight. The doctor told him he would eventually have to deal with losing his vision, but he didn’t know it would completely change him. Music turned out to be the key to lifting his sadness.

What can you do with celery, peanut butter, and raisins? Some might make a simple ants-on-a-log. But if you’re Tehmi Brimhall, you make a pie.